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13 answers · Updated Oct 2026

Licensing

How do I license a photo?

Search the database by player, tournament or year, open the photo, choose a size and add it to your cart. You pay by card and can download the file straight after payment. The invoice comes by email.

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Pricing & billing

What does a licence cost?

SizeIncl. 7% VATNet
1080 px80,25 €75,00 €
1920 px160,50 €150,00 €
5000 px267,50 €250,00 €

All prices include 7% VAT. Businesses in the EU with a valid VAT ID and customers outside the EU pay the net price.

Licensing

What can I use the photos for?

Editorial use: illustrating newsworthy events, sports coverage, commentary and analysis in press, broadcast and online media. The licence is worldwide, non-exclusive and perpetual. Please credit “Daniel Kopatsch”. No model or property releases are provided.

Licensing

Can I use a photo for advertising or merchandise?

Not with the standard licence. Advertising, promotion, merchandising and any use implying endorsement need a separate licence. Get in touch and describe the planned use.

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Files & download

Which file do I get?

A JPEG with 1080, 1920 or 5000 pixels on the long edge, depending on the size you choose. Every file includes full IPTC metadata with caption, names and credit.

Files & download

How long can I download a file?

The download link is valid for 7 days and works up to three times.

Files & download

Can I save images straight to my phone?

Yes. Open your downloads from the button in your order email. On iPhone and iPad, tap Download and choose Save to Photos. On Android, the image is saved to your gallery automatically.

Pricing & billing

Do I get an invoice with VAT?

Yes. Every order comes with an invoice by email. With a valid EU VAT ID the reverse charge applies and no German VAT is charged. Customers outside the EU are invoiced without German VAT.

Press

I work for a newspaper or agency. Can I license on account?

Yes. Working press and picture editors can request a press account. Requests are reviewed manually. With an approved account you download right away and pay by invoice.

Request a press account
Press

What is My Area?

Editorial accounts find My Area in the top menu after logging in. It shows your downloads, the latest galleries and, if set up, your personal selection.

Pricing & billing

Can I return a download?

No. Once the download has started, the right of withdrawal expires because you agree to immediate delivery at checkout (§ 356 (5) BGB). Details are in the Terms & Licence.

Terms & Licence
Licensing

Do you offer other sizes or custom licences?

Yes. For other sizes, exclusive rights or commissions, please get in touch.

Get in touch
About

Who is Daniel Kopatsch?

An award-winning sports photographer based in Sonthofen, Germany, and a Getty Images stringer since 2012. He covers Grand Slam tennis, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Championships and winter sport.

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